1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 540 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Italdesign | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Nazca | C |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |